BillDesk to Acquire Worldline India Payments Business for $70.8 Million

Indian payments firm BillDesk has signed an agreement to acquire the Indian payment operations of French payments major Worldline SA for an estimated equity value of $70.8 million.

As part of the deal, Worldline will also enter a long-term technology and software partnership with BillDesk, allowing the Indian company to continue using Worldline’s payment software. The transaction values Worldline’s India business at an enterprise value of $43.7 million.

Strategic Rationale for Worldline

Worldline described the sale as part of its broader strategy to:

• Focus on core payment activities in Europe
• Streamline operations
• Optimize resource allocation

The cash proceeds from the transaction are expected to strengthen Worldline’s financial profile and support capital redeployment toward its core businesses.

Regulatory Backing and Market Position

In May 2025, Worldline India received approval from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a cross-border payment aggregator, enabling the company to facilitate online import and export transactions under the formal regulatory framework.

Following the acquisition, BillDesk is expected to leverage Worldline’s technology capabilities while consolidating its position in the Indian payments ecosystem.

BillDesk and Worldline India Financials

According to FY24 consolidated financial statements:

• BillDesk: Revenue from operations fell to ₹2,334 crore from ₹2,678 crore, and profit after tax declined to ₹121 crore from ₹142 crore. Cash and bank balances stood at ₹930 crore. FY25 results are pending.
• Worldline India: Reported FY25 revenue of ₹694 crore and a loss of ₹22.5 crore.

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Part of Broader Divestment Strategy

Worldline’s India sale is part of a series of divestments, including MeTS, Worldline North America, Cetrel, and PaymentIQ. The combined net cash proceeds from these divestments are expected to be $637.2–696.2 million, with proceeds anticipated in 2026. The closing of the BillDesk–Worldline India transaction is expected in the second half of 2026.

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